Alerts
Forest Alerts
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Holly Springs/Tombigbee NF Temporarily Close Recreation Areas
Severe weather is expected this evening, Friday, January 23, 2025. The Tombigbee and Holly Springs National Forests have temporarily closed the following recreation areas: Chewalla Lake, Puskus Lake, Davis Lake and Choctaw Lake.
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Caution Winter Weather Conditions
Current Conditions
A winter weather system is impacting most of Mississippi, creating hazardous conditions across the National Forests in Mississippi. Visitors should anticipate: -
Safety, caution urged during hunting season
With hunting season underway, the National Forests in Mississippi is reminding all forest visitors to exercise caution and safety when visiting a national forest. Hunting is a safe, recreational sport. Some visitors, however, are sometimes surprised when they meet hunters on the forest.
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Forest Closure Orders
The following are summaries of prohibited acts on the National Forests in Mississippi. A copy of each of the Forest Supervisor's Orders can be obtained from the Supervisor's Office in Jackson or any one of the six Ranger District Offices.
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De Soto Rec Areas close as severe weather approaches
JACKSON, Miss. – March 13, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is temporarily closing all recreation areas on both districts of the De Soto National Forests as a precaution as severe weather approaches the area.
De Soto Ranger District:
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Forest Service fights wildfires in Greene County
JACKSON, Miss. – March 13, 2025 — Forest Service firefighters are currently working to contain two wildfires in Greene County on the Chickasawhay Ranger District.
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Homochitto Road 102 closed near 102G
Date(s): May 3, 2021
Forest Service Road 102 is closed on near the 102G intersection due to slide concerns on the Homochitto National Forest. Call the ranger district office for more information at 601-384-5876.